Plainview Pantry To Help Fight Hunger
Facebook TwitterAccording to research, one in five children struggle with hunger and food insecurity. That’s approximately 250 students at Plainview
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Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrests 2 In Henagar for Marijuana & Heroin
Facebook TwitterOn Thursday September 13, 2019, at approximately 1:00 am, members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Patrol Division, conducted
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Fort Payne Police Incident Reports September 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterWednesday September 4th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 6507 Desoto Pkwy NE, a screen door was damaged, valued
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NACC To Host The 2nd Annual Arts Con
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College will host the 2nd Annual Arts Con on October 23, 2019, from 8 am –
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Dekalb County Commission Accepts $1.1 Million Resurfacing Road Bid
Facebook TwitterIn regular meeting, on September 10, 2019, the Dekalb County Commission voted to accept a bid award for Project
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24 Pounds of Meth Seized in Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team assisted with the seizure
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A Pedestrian Was Killed Friday, in DeKalb County, on I-59
Facebook TwitterFrom Trooper Curtis Summerville, Troop F Public Information Officer, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency GADSDEN POST – A
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Rainsville approves to accept $320,066.00 bid to build culverts for the Boozer Bridge Project
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met this week on Thursday, September 5, 2019, instead of on Monday, due to the
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16 year old Arrested for Meth Trafficking
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Wednesday, agents with the DeKalb Co.
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Fort Payne Police Department Addresses Rumors About School On Social Media
Facebook TwitterFort Payne, Al. September 5, 2019 The following information was published on the Fort Payne Police Departments Official Facebook
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Big Lots Parking Lot Accident Sends One To Hospital
Facebook Twitter09/02/2019, Press Release From Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 30 thru September 1, 2019 Friday August
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Man In Custody For Allegedly Stealing Air Conditioning Units From A Preschool
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man is in custody for
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Fischer Residents Address Council About Animal Problem on Baker Drive
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, September 03, 2019 and did the first reading of Resolution 2019-03.
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Fort Payne Police Reports Several Arrest Over The Weekend
Facebook TwitterActivity for August 26 thru August 29, 2019 Monday August 26th Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at 310
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Deputies assist Collinsville PD with Saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Thursday night, Deputies and Agents
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting August 27, 2019
Facebook TwitterDekalb Commission Meeting August 27, 2019 Road Department In the meeting Tom Broyles, Superintendent for the road department, gave
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Arrests made regarding Fire at Mike’s Tire, while trying to steal gas
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Two suspects are in custody regarding
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Three New Laws Take Effect Sunday, September 1, 2019, For Alabama Drivers
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding Alabama drivers about three new laws that will take effect on
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Joey Haymon Named Assistant Career Tech Director
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Board of Education, in their meeting on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, hired Joey Haymon as the
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Fort Payne Police Activity for August 23rd – 25th, 2019
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 23 thru August 25, 2019 Friday August 23rd Incidents Property Damage – Occurred at
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 19th – 22nd
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for August 19 thru August 22, 2019 Monday August 19th Incidents 3 Arrests Jerry Wayne Schrader,
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Dekalb County School Buses Changing The View On Safety
Facebook TwitterAccording to Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, Dekalb County School Buses are now being fitted with new High Definition
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DeKalb County Sheriff Needs Your Help To Identify Gas Thieves
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in helping to identify the two individuals that attempted to steal
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 16th – 21st
Facebook TwitterWednesday August 21st Incidents Fraudulent Use of Debit/Credit Card – Occurred at 200 Gault Ave S, charges of $856.85
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Learn About Identity Thief and Cyber Security At Local Event
Facebook TwitterFirst State Bank is providing a free “Identity Thief and Cyber Security Discussion” on September 9, 2019, at 2:00
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting August 20, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe City of Fort Payne held its regular council meeting, today August 20, 2019. The council approved Resolution 2019-33,
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City of Rainsville Appoints New SRO Officer
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council, in regular meeting tonight, approved to move Sgt. Stephen Malone from within the police department
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Wanted fugitive Billy Blake taken into custody Friday night
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, deputies and agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction
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Cornerstone Christian Academy to hold 5K Run
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold a 5K & Fun Run, on September 21, 2019. You can join
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Town of Geraldine Recognizes Seth Maddox, 2019 PowerPoint Champion
Facebook TwitterThe Town of Geraldine, at its regular meeting on August 12, 2019, recognized Seth Maddox for his recent accomplishment
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Arrest Made After Brief Pursuit Of Winnebago
Facebook TwitterAfter a brief pursuit with a Winnebago on County Road 732 (near Ider), The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 12th – 15th
Facebook TwitterThursday August 15th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 4501 Gault Ave N, a checkbook
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Gold City Quartet Is Coming To Rainsville First Baptist Church
Facebook TwitterSouthern Gospel’s premiere quartet, Gold City, will be a part of the Sunday morning worship service at Rainsville First
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 9th – 11th
Facebook TwitterDate: 08/12/2019 Press Release: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 9 thru August 11, 2019 Friday August
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NACC Holds Student Athlete Signing Ceremony
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College held a student athlete signing ceremony on August 15, 2109 to welcome 8 new student
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Dekalb Co. Sheriff Nick Welden Addresses County Commission About School Safety
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. The Commission, through executive order, declared
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Fort Payne Police Activities Report August 5th – 8th
Facebook TwitterDate: 08/09/2019 Title: Press Release Posted By: Fort Payne Police Department SUBJECT: Activity for August 5 thru August 8,
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Heroin Arrest Made In Section by Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
Facebook Twitter08/09/2019 Section/Jackson County Sheriff’s Office – Heroin Arrest On August 8, 2019, Section Police Department Officer Robert Mcintire responded
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Heat Index ALERT For First Of Next Week, Across The South
Facebook TwitterAccording to the National Weather Service, excessive heat will develop this coming Sunday, August 11, 2019 and last through
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Deputies conduct ‘Back to School’ road safety saturation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Tuesday, Deputies with the DeKalb
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18 Wheeler Accident This Morning At “Joe’s Truck Stop”
Facebook TwitterFort Payne Police department responded to an 18 wheeler accident this morning around 6:00 am, at “Joe’s Truck Stop”.
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports August 2nd – 4th
Facebook TwitterFriday August 2nd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 240 55th Street NE Apt E4, $125.00 in
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Use Caution As Schools Start Back, Watch for Buses & Children
Facebook TwitterMost school systems will start back to school this week for the 2019-2020 school year. According to school calendars
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 26th – August 1st
Facebook TwitterFriday July 26th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 1303 Godfrey Ave NE, a window on a Jeep
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 22nd – 25th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for July 22 thru July 25, 2019 Monday July 22nd Incidents Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit
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Seth Maddox Named 2019 Microsoft Office World Champion
Facebook TwitterSeth Maddox, of Geraldine, Al., received 1st Place and the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champion for PowerPoint 2016.
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10 Arrested In DCSO Saturation Operation In Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterMarshall County escapee captured by DCSO in Kilpatrick From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE,
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Dekalb County Commission Meeting July 23, 2019
Facebook TwitterSherrie Hiett, executive director of Family Services of North Alabama, addressed the Dekalb County Commission and discussed the different
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 15th – 18th
Facebook TwitterMonday July 15th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 1164 Dogtown Road SE, electricity and water services
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Area Coaches & Students Receive Awards and Scholarships At AHSAA Banquet
Facebook Twitter MONTGOMERY – Seven individuals were recognized Friday night at the AHSAA’s 23rd annual AHSAA Championship Coaches’ Awards Banquet
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports, July 12th – 14th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 12th Incidents Negotiating Worthless Instrument & Theft of Property – Occurred at 700 Gault Ave S,
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ALABAMA To Receive Life Time Achievement Award
Facebook TwitterThe group ALABAMA, from Fort Payne, Al., will receive a major award this October, the Lifetime Achievement Award, along
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Maggi Crow of Fort Payne Receives North-South Fastest Runner Award
Facebook Twitter MONTGOMERY – The South girls’ placed four runners in the top five finishers Wednesday morning to beat the
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Wanted Huntsville man captured by Interdiction Team after Pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Yesterday, DeKalb County Deputies with the Criminal Interdiction team were led on a pursuit on
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Domestic Disturbance Call And Officer Involved Shooting
Facebook TwitterOn July 16th and approximately 9:25 pm Chief Randy Bynum stated a call about a Domestic Violence situation came
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Officer involved shooting in Fort Payne, Al. 1 air-lifted to hospital
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, AL. – On Tuesday night, July 16, 2019, around 9:00 pm, officers responded to a domestic disturbance
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NACC Skills USA Team Wins Gold Medal & National Title
Facebook TwitterMrs. Julise Clements and Northeast Alabama Community College SkillsUSA Team recently competed in the National Skills USA competition in
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Rainsville City Council Meeting July 15, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met for their regular meeting on Monday, July 15, 2019. In the meeting, the council
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Adds Giant Swing
Facebook TwitterGT Giant™ is an exciting and towering approach to a playground favorite…and it’s only available from GameTime. GT Giant
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Fort Payne City Council Approves Tax Abatement In Short Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met, in their regular meeting, today and approved three resolutions. The first resolution was
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports July 8th – 11th
Facebook TwitterMonday July 8th Incidents Damaged Property – Occurred at 2407 Gault Ave N, a light pole was damaged, valued
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Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club Holds Annual Field Day
Facebook TwitterAmateur Radio “Field Day” Demonstrates Science, Skill, and Service Members of the Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club participated in
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The Martins Will Be Featured At NACC’S 2019 Music On The Mountain
Facebook TwitterThe Martins, one of the premier groups in Southern Gospel Music, that can be heard on Northeast Alabama’s Southern
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Pre-K Kickoff Orientation 2019 for Dekalb County Schools.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Schools will hold Pre-K Kickoff Orientations. All meetings will be held in the classrooms at the local
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DCTC To Hold Medical Science Orientation Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Technology Center (DCTC), located at 409 Main St. East in Rainsville, AL., will host orientation for
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Alabama “Back to School” Tax Holiday Weekend, July 19 – 21, 2019
Facebook TwitterThe State of Alabama will hold its 14th Annual “Back to School” Sales Tax Holiday, July 19– 21, 2019.
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Dekalb County Commission Plans To Pave Many Roads In The Kilpatrick Area
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Commission met on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. In the meeting, the Commission heard from Lucas Blankenship,
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Dekalb County, Al. crash claims one life
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST – According to Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer for ALEA, a single-vehicle crash today, July 12,
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Dekalb County Board of Education Holds Meeting
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Board of Education held a meeting on Friday, July 12, 2019. Here is a list of
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CCA Will Hold Parent Orientations
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy, in Rainsville, Al., will hold parent orientations for both returning and new families. During these orientations,
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Alabama Hwy 71 to close for pipe repair July 19th – 22nd
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that Alabama 71between Jackson County 99 and Jackson County 697 north
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Arrest made for elderly abuse and nelgect
Facebook TwitterDate: 07/11/2019 Press Release – Elderly Abuse On July 9th Chief Randy Bynum stated a call came into the
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Fort Payne Police Activity Report July 5th – 7th
Facebook TwitterFriday July 5th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 310 1st Street E, a Husqvarna 365 chainsaw
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports June 28th – July 4th
Facebook TwitterFriday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office adds several new K-9 Units
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last several weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has added several new K-9
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Fort Payne Police Activity Reports for June 28th – 30th
Facebook TwitterFriday June 28th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 2106 Alabama Ave NW, hand tools and power
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Man charged with Murder in fatal 2018 crash
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A man was recently taken into custody regarding a fatal accident that occurred in Henagar
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Fort Payne Police Activity for June 24th – 27th, 2019
Facebook TwitterMonday June 24th Incidents Fraudulent Use of Credit/Debit Card – Occurred at 1806 Alyson Ave NW, charges of
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NACC Theatre To Perform Driving Miss Daisy In July
Facebook TwitterArea residents are in for a treat this summer as Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) Theatre brings the iconic
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Several alleged meth dealers jailed this week on Sand Mountain
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This week, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit has seized a large amount of methamphetamine in
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One Fatality In Single-vehicle Accident
Facebook TwitterDekalb County – A single-vehicle crash today, June 29, has claimed the life of a Georgia man. James Harold
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DeKalb Co. Interdiction team intercepts another human smuggling operation
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, the DeKalb County Criminal Interdiction team was working the major highways and interstates
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Players Selected for First AHSADCA Basketball Showcase Set for June 22
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (ASADCA), announced Friday that
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Seth Maddox, 2019 Geraldine Graduate wins at Nationals
Facebook TwitterJonathon Phillips, Career Tech Director for DeKalb County Schools, and the DeKalb County Career Tech, would like to offer
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Grove Oak man charged for setting house on fire
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Saturday night (June 15, 2019) at approximately 10 pm, a Grove Oak man was arrested
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DeKalb Co. Interdiction Team makes Interstate Kratom Bust
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night (Thursday, June 14, 2019), DeKalb County Deputies interrupted a Kratom trafficking operation on
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Fort Payne Police Department Incident Reports for June 10th
Facebook TwitterMonday June 10th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at 4001 Williams Ave NE Apt K 145, miscellaneous clothing
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Fort Payne Police Department Incident Reports June 7th – 9th
Facebook TwitterSunday June 9th Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, sunglasses and a cowboy hat were taken,
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Fort Payne Police Activity Report for June 3rd – 6th
Facebook TwitterSUBJECT: Activity for June3 thru June 6, 2019 Monday June 3rd Incidents Theft of Property – Occurred at
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Northeast Alabama Community College Names New Theater Director
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College announced today that Ms. Kayleigh Smith has been named the college’s Theater Director starting Fall
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Fort Payne Police Activity May 27th – June 2nd
Facebook TwitterMonday May 27th Incidents Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 1968 Godfrey Ave NE, $140.00
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City Presents $200,000 to Fort Payne Board of Education
Facebook TwitterThe Fort Payne City Council met on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. In the meeting, the council presented the Fort
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City Of Rainsville Hires A New Firefighter From The Fire Science Program
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met Monday, June 03, 2019. The council informed the public that there is a no
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One Fatality In Accident In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterDate: 05/29/2019 Title: Press Release On Tuesday May 28th at approximately 4:57 pm a call of a two-vehicle accident
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Noble Donates Truck To NACC
Facebook TwitterWith the help of workforce funding and local support, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) has begun a Commercial Drivers’
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ALDOT To Close Parts Of AL. Hwy 40 This Weekend For Pipe Repair
Facebook TwitterAL 40 to close for weekend pipe repair HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that a 1.4-milesection
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Holds Training
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office held training and qualifying yesterday (Thursday April 18, 2019) for all of their employees.
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Fort Payne City Council Meeting April 16, 2019
Facebook Twitter The city council presented Anita Shankles with a retirement plaque for her 20 plus years of service to
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City of Rainsville Spring Cleanup Month May 2019
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, AL. — The City of Rainsville has announced its 2019 spring cleanup for the month of May, running
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Sheriff Nick Weldon Adopts Two Dogs From Shelter
Facebook TwitterToday Sheriff Welden adopted two dogs from the DeKalb County Animal Shelter! One is going home with him, the
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